This wonderfully atmospheric historic dates back to 1752. Today with its modern amenities, new wing and attentive personal service it remains one of Fjord Norway’s best loved family-run properties. The attractive original Swiss style wing radiates personality and soul and enjoys an absolutely magnificent scenic fjord-side location.

Rooms

Comfortable new wing rooms have shower, balcony, satellite, TV, telephone, hairdryer and supplement for full fjord side view

Inghams rooms are allocated on the upper floors 5-8 in the new wing

More traditional double rooms and Junior suites in the historical original wing all have balcony and fjord view and are available on request

No single supplement 29 May-4 June & 28- 31 Aug- end of season

Bedroom facilities

Cable or satellite programmes

Hairdryer

Telephone

Accessibility

Lift accessible: Yes

Lift serves all floors: Yes

No. of steps into property:

Access ramp: No

Kviknes Hotel is the best one for anyone with disabilities as it is centrally located. There is a bit of hill to get into the hotel. Lift Serves all floors in the new wing, there is no lift in the old part.

Meals

Guests can also choose to dine à la carte with a credit of 190NOK if they wish.

Free daily packed lunch included

Free after dinner tea/coffee included

No of restaurants: 2

Nearest restaurants serving dinner: 0

Distance to nearest restaurant serving dinner outside of property:

Dress code for restaurants: Casual

Breakfast service: Buffet

Lunch service: Not included

Dinner service: Buffet

Board basis options available

Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

Vegetarians

Balestrand

The enchanting little village of Balestrand lies on a scenic promontory of orchards and farmland on the northern shores of the famous Sognefjord. Its mesmerising backdrop of towering snow-capped mountains and panoramic fjord vistas has been captivating travellers and inspiring artists for over a century...

Things to do in resort

Sognefjord Aquarium with fjord fish and wildlife

NEW Travel and Tourism museum now open in Balestrand centre

Boat trips and fjord cruise along the Sognefjord to Flåm, Vik plus more

Kayaking and lake swimming

Gentle walks from the village

Several Stave Churches at Vik and Urnes

Cycling with bike hire available from the tourist office

RIB boat trips

Cider farm in Balestrand

Local public buses run to outlying villages such as Dragsvik and Sogndal

Cinema

Arbotoreum and enamel workshop in Dragsvik

Quaint cafes and cake shops in the village

With buses and express boats operating in all directions, holidays in Balestrand are the perfect starting point for exploring Norway's longest and deepest fjord. The Flam railway, Fjaerland ferry and Jøstedal glacier are just some of the notable attractions. Alternatively you can relax amidst the peaceful surroundings, painting or strolling beside the fjord, or enjoying the superb scenery from a bicycle or row boat. Balestrand holidays also give you access to spectacular walking territory with trails rising behind the village to the peaks and lakes of the plateau beyond.

Location in resort

Longitude: 6.537206

Latitude: 61.208974

Nearest Bus Stop:

For more information on travel and transport visit our Balestrand page

Excursions

Book locally | Prices shown are for guidance only.

Explore the local area independently with these recommended trips.

Fjærland Ferry & Joestedal Glacier £69, full or half day, daily, mid Jun- mid August Enjoy a highly scenic return boat trip along Fjaerlandsfjord to this small community of great natural beauty including a visit to its fascinating Glacier Museum and to the foot of the Supphellbreen and Boyabreen Glaciers. A shorter half day version visiting only one glacier is available daily.

Sognefjord and Flam Railway £95, full day, Mon- Fri only, mid-Jun - mid-August A majestic return cruise up the Sognefjord to experience spectacular scenery on the famous Flam mountain railway. (In early and late season continue by train to Voss, by bus over Vikafjell mountains and express boat back to Balestrand).

Sognefjord Aquarium £6, daily

Please note that we act at all times as selling agent for the suppliers of activities & excursions.

Facilities

Beautiful wood-panelled lounges, home to an antique and art collection

Breakfast and dining room with panoramic Fjord Views

Bar,

Reading rooms,

FREE Wi-Fi throughout

Scenic terrace and fjordside garden

Bike and car hire (pay locally)

Lifts in New Wing only.

Member of Norway’s ‘Historical Hotels’ group

Bar

Lounge

WiFi

Garden

Views

Inghams Plus

Inghams REP based in resort

Inghams Saver Plus - Save £50 per couple (book by 31 Jan 2017)

Early Booking Offer: Save £60 per couple (book by 31 Mar 2017)

Free daily packed lunch (n/a to Highlights of the Fjords tour)

Free after dinner tea/coffee taken in the lounge or in the terrace

Free use of rowing boats and fishing rods

No single supplement (for stays 29 May-4 Jun & 28 -31 Aug-incl.)

Prices include flights, transfers, the relevant nights' accommodation and meals as indicated. Prices shown online are after deducting any applicable Early Booking Offer and Inghams Saver Plus offer.

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